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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.91, 480.02 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.91, 480.02 and 198.14 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.91 : 480.02 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.91/480.02 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.91x = 480.02 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.91x = 95,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,107.77/319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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